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John grew up in Central Washington before moving to Oregon to attend college and law school. While in law school, John began working at the Marion County District Attorney’s office where he carried a caseload of misdemeanor cases. Upon passing the bar exam, John was hired there as an attorney and prosecuted a wide range of cases including DUIIs, drug and gun crimes, domestic violence crimes and Ballot Measure 11 offenses. John’s time at the DA’s office provided him with valuable trial experience and a helpful approach to protecting his client’s liberties for the best possible results.
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515 High Street SE, Salem, OR, 97301
74 Client Reviews
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Posted by Nancy | June 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Look no further
Mr. John Knodell was professional, knowledgeable and patient. His skills in the courtroom had me impressed and confident in my criminal case, He made himself available whenever something came up or I needed clarification on anything. If you need someone in your corner it’s Mr. Knodell.
Posted by AJ | March 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Case Dismissed — Very Grateful
I’m very thankful for John and Paul. They were attentive, professional, and made me feel confident from start to finish. Their guidance and representation led to both of case being dismissed, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I highly recommend them.
Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Confidence matters
Although my case was dismissed and never went to trial, John made me feel at ease and comfortable with his abilities to proceed and win if necessary. I would not hesitate to call him in the future if the need arose.
Posted by Jeff | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Very professional and confident
John Knodell was extremely professional and immediately put me at ease. When an issue came up with my charge, he took control right away and worked quickly to fix it, which greatly reduced my stress. John is clearly a very capable attorney, and I would confidently recommend him to anyone in need of l...
Posted by Alexander | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Should absolutely be your first choice in defense.
John has years of experience in and around criminal law, and you can see it in the work and dedication he puts behind every case. He is understanding, professional, and can absolutely be trusted to put his weight behind you. Spent years worrying about a case because the state wouldn't respond to cal...
"John is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is always prepared in court and is articulate in his arguments. John works hard to ensure his clients receive exceptional representation."
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
2022 - Present
Partner, Ferder Casebeer, LLP
2022 - 2022
Associate, Brownstein Rask, LLP
2019 - 2022
Deputy District Attorney, Marion County District Attorney's Office
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BS - Bachelor of Science
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